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Prettygate Junior School
Plume Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4PH, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.2 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
254
Capacity
256
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts 77% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 19% nationally. The school serves 254 students and has a LocaleIQ score of 68.2, indicating it performs better than 68% of schools. While the percentage of pupils achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 9%, overall parent satisfaction and academic outcomes suggest a supportive learning environment.
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Last inspected: 7 October 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 77% | Top 19% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.8%
White Other5.9%
Other5.5%
Asian Indian3.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Asian Chinese2.8%
Mixed Other2.4%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black African0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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51.87822, 0.86726 · CO3 4PH
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN114743
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.prettygateschools.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Prettygate Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Prettygate Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 October 2014.
Is Prettygate Junior School a good school?
Prettygate Junior School scores 68.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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